Principal Designer

Our client, a leading Property and Construction Consultancy, require a Principal Designer to join their team based from the Dundee office.

Reporting to the Partner/Team Leader, you will be responsible for liaising with employees, clients, contractors and other outside agencies. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own projects - being the key interface between & liaising with the Client Teams, Design Teams, Principal Contractors, and others to deliver projects in line with the Client's remit, programme and budget.
• Provide CDM advice and support to Client Teams, advising clearly of their CDM Duties and assisting with development of CDM strategy for projects.
• Assisting with the development of Client Health & Safety systems & policies where appropriate.
• Attending & co-ordinating Design & Project Meetings as required.
• Visiting project sites prior to construction to carry out initial risk appraisals and during construction to review arrangements (as required).
• Completing site audits identifying best practice and areas of improvement prior to issuing reports directly to the Client.
• When required, assisting Principal Contractors with compiling Construction Phase Plans.
• Reviewing Construction Phase Plans
• Maintaining accurate project records, including meeting minutes, for all projects, following company protocol ensuring full audit trail is kept clear and up to date.
• Ensuring that CPD and knowledge is kept up to date, in terms of safety legislation, construction methods & processes, other associated legislation and anything else related to the role.
• Contribute to the update and issue of policy documents following changes in legislation in consultation with the Partner/Team Leader.
• To liaise with Principal Designers located within other offices, to review workload and service delivery
• Comply with company policies, procedures and guidelines including Health and Safety Policy.
• To ensure/contribute/lead on the delivery of quality assured, client focused products and services to meet the agreed requirements of the customer.
• To contribute to the operation and development of the Business Management System to ensure the continuous improvement of quality assured services/products for clients.

To be suitable for this fast-paced and challenging role you must have the following key skills and experience:

• Must have experience in dealing with client and design teams.
• Experience in working to agreed targets within a commercial environment.
• Experience in all types of construction project work.
• Current CITB CSCS card or be prepared to obtain.
• Health & Safety qualifications are essential i.e. NEBOSH NGC1, NGC2 & NGC3/Construction Certificate and/or NEBOSH Diploma, degree or equivalent qualification in construction, design or engineering.
• Excellent knowledge of the physical built environment and construction processes.
• Previous experience of providing a Health and Safety Adviser service.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• A thorough understanding of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 is essential.
• Ideally Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), CMAPS, TECH/GRAD/CMIOSH.
• Must be able to work unsupervised to a high quality.
• Able to meet tight deadlines.
• A responsive, constructive and flexible attitude towards working arrangements within a team environment.
• Good organisational skills.
• Proficient in using IT (Microsoft Excel, Word and Project. Databases).
• Must have relevant construction and health and safety knowledge/legislation
• Able to demonstrate business acumen.

You will received a salary up to 50k pa ( DOE) + excellent benefits package, training and development.

If you are committed to a permanent opportunity please send your CV and application ASAP for consideration.

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